WE ’ VE GOT YOUR BACK !
PickleUpper is the world ’ s first patent-pending pickleball retriever that attaches to the end of your pickleball paddle and enables you to pick up a pickleball without bending to the ground .
Designed to save your back , hips , and knees , PickleUpper was the brainchild of Heidi Hollen , a former tennis player , mother of three , and avid pickleball enthusiast . After making the transition from tennis to pickleball , Hollen noticed that unlike tennis , there were few good techniques for picking up a ball without executing a full bending movement . After suffering a hip injury while wakeboarding , she found it more difficult to pick up a ball . That ’ s when she came up with the idea for the PickleUpper .
To solve her hip problem , Hollen turned to performance and movement specialist Dr . Bri Musco who works with numerous elite professional athletes across a wide range of sports . “ The most common pain I see is from back injuries . Improper and excessive bending over can be largely eliminated by using the PickleUpper ,” says Musco .
Nearly 80 % of Americans experience back pain during their lifetime , and over 33 % of Americans over 45 years old suffer from low back pain . In addition , 1 in 4 people over 60 experiences hip pain , while 30 % -50 % of adults over age 65 suffer from joint pain related to osteoarthritis .
Similarly , approximately 25 % of people over age 50 experience knee pain from degenerative knee diseases .
But PickleUpper is not just for older players and players with back problems or physical limitations . Whether you are young , old , beginner or seasoned pro , PickleUpper helps prevent injuries , minimizes muscle fatigue , extends playing time , speeds post-game recovery , and takes the enjoyment of the game to a whole new level . Even if you don ’ t have physical limitations that make it challenging to bend over , it ’ s a smart strategy to conserve energy for the points rather than wasting it on picking up balls between points .
PickleUpper eliminates more than 14 " of bending over . Lightweight ( less than 1 oz .) and easy to use , it is precision engineered and ergonomically designed for minimal grip interference . Its rubber neck can be stretched to fit over most paddle handles , and its suction cup works with indoor and outdoor balls . While not legal for tournament play , PickleUpper is a game changer for recreational play as well as for practice and drilling .
“ PickleUpper was designed to help as many people as possible stay active , play with greater frequency , and just enjoy the great sport of pickleball ,” says Hollen .
PickleUpper is available for $ 14.95 at pickleupper . com , on Amazon where it is an Amazon ’ s Choice product with a 4.5-star rating , as well as other online venues and leading retailers like Dick ’ s Sporting Goods .
What customers are saying about PickleUpper :
It really works and my back and knees are so happy .
I love this thing , as it has worked great and really saves my back so I can play longer .
My favorite find of this year !
For inquiries , contact info @ pickleupper . com
OCTOBER 2021 | MAGAZINE 53